It has been found from experience that am average of 6 customers use the drive-thru facility at a local fast food outlet in any given 20-minute period. What is the probability that more than 2 customers will use the drive-thru facility in any randomly selected 10-minute period? Interpret your answer.

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It has been found from experience that am average of 6 customers use the drive-thru facility at a local fast food outlet in any given 20-minute period. What is the probability that more than 2 customers will use the drive-thru facility in any randomly selected 10-minute period? Interpret your answer. 

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